Jokes for Kids Ages 10-12

Witty Puns, Smart Riddles & Sophisticated Humor for Tweens

Looking for a clever twist on classic humor? Whether you're a tween looking for jokes to share with friends, or a parent searching for age-appropriate humor, this collection brings the perfect blend of wit and whimsy to entertain preteens.

Our collection features over 50 jokes specifically curated for kids ages 10, 11, and 12. At this age, kids appreciate more sophisticated wordplay, clever puns, and jokes with a bit more complexity. These clean, school-appropriate jokes are perfect for sharing at lunch, during sleepovers, or just brightening someone's day. They're designed to spark conversations, inspire good-natured chuckles, and help tweens develop their own sense of humor! 😎💬🌟

  1. Q: Why did the smartphone need glasses?
    A: It lost all its contacts!
  2. Q: Why did the gym close down?
    A: It just didn’t work out!
  3. Q: How do you make an egg laugh?
    A: Tell it a yolk!
  4. Q: What do you call a story about a broken pencil?
    A: Pointless!
  5. Q: Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer?
    A: He couldn’t see himself doing it!
  6. Q: What did the left eye say to the right eye?
    A: "Between us, something smells!"
  7. Q: Why can’t you trust stairs?
    A: They’re always up to something!
  8. Q: What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
    A: "Supplies!"
  9. Q: Why did the stadium get hot after the game?
    A: Because all the fans left!
  10. Q: What’s brown and sticky?
    A: A stick!
  11. Q: Why was the robot tired when it got home?
    A: It had a hard drive!
  12. Q: Where do pencils go for vacation?
    A: Pencil-vania!
  13. Q: Why can’t you trust atoms?
    A: They make up everything!
  14. Q: Why did the thief wear blue gloves?
    A: He didn’t want to get caught red-handed!
  15. Q: Why do they call it the Dark Ages?
    A: Because there were so many knights!
  16. Q: What’s orange and can’t swim?
    A: A parking cone!
  17. Q: Why was the music teacher so good at baseball?
    A: She had perfect pitch!
  18. Q: What do you call a line of rabbits hopping backward?
    A: A receding hare line!
  19. Q: Why couldn’t the pirate learn the alphabet?
    A: He was stuck at C!
  20. Q: What do you call an ant who fights crime?
    A: A vigil-ANT-ee!
  21. Q: Why did the scientist bring a ladder?
    A: She wanted to reach new heights!
  22. Q: Why do ghosts make good cheerleaders?
    A: They have lots of spirit!
  23. Q: Why was the geometry book so adorable?
    A: It had acute angles!
  24. Q: What do you call two monkeys who share an Amazon account?
    A: Prime mates!
  25. Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?
    A: In case he got a hole in one!
  26. Q: What do you call an underwater spy?
    A: James Pond!
  27. Q: What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down?
    A: It gets toad away!
  28. Q: What do you call a vampire’s car?
    A: A blood vessel!
  29. Q: Why was the computer cold?
    A: Someone left its Windows open!
  30. Q: Why was the math teacher late to work?
    A: She took the rhombus!
  31. Q: What did the calculator say to the student?
    A: "You can count on me!"
  32. Q: What lights up a soccer stadium?
    A: A soccer match!
  33. Q: Why did the man run around his bed?
    A: He wanted to catch up on his sleep!
  34. Q: Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees?
    A: Because they’re so good at it!
  35. Q: Why did the barber win the race?
    A: He knew a shortcut!
  36. Q: What do you call a group of disorganized cats?
    A: A cat-astrophe!
  37. Q: Why was the student’s report card wet?
    A: It was below C level!
  38. Q: How do you cut the ocean in half?
    A: With a sea-saw!
  39. Q: Why did the mushroom go to the party?
    A: Because he was a fungi!
  40. Q: What do you call an alligator detective?
    A: An investi-gator!
  41. Q: Why did the newspaper talk to the ice cream?
    A: It wanted the scoop!
  42. Q: Why is Peter Pan always flying?
    A: Because he Neverlands!
  43. Q: How do you know if there’s an elephant under your bed?
    A: Your head hits the ceiling!
  44. Q: What do you call a robot that always takes the longest route?
    A: R2 Detour!
  45. Q: What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish?
    A: You can’t tuna fish!
  46. Q: What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple?
    A: Finding half a worm!
  47. Q: What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?
    A: Sneakers!
  48. Q: What do you call a bear who gets caught in the rain?
    A: A drizzly bear!
  49. Q: Why was the zombie tired?
    A: He was dead on his feet!
  50. Q: Why are pirates great singers?
    A: They can hit the high Cs!
  51. Q: What did the magician say to the fisherman?
    A: "Pick a cod, any cod!"
  52. Q: Why was the tomato red?
    A: It saw the salad dressing!
  53. Q: Why is 2 + 2 = 5 like your left foot?
    A: Because it’s not right!
  54. Q: What did the traffic light say to the car?
    A: "Don’t look! I’m about to change!"

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